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[Educational pamphlets on health: a reception study]
Évelyn Aparecida Nascimento1, Rita Maria Lino Tarcia2, Lidiane Pereira Magalhães3
1São Paulo Hospital of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
This study found that educational pamphlets on oncology signs and symptoms are well-received by adult patients with lower incomes. These materials effectively assist in homecare decision-making, highlighting their value in patient education.
Area of Science:
- Health literacy
- Patient education materials
- Oncology care
Context:
- Qualitative study involving 27 adult respondents who received educational pamphlets on oncology signs and symptoms.
- Primary care setting during consultations.
Purpose:
- To identify the socioeconomic and cultural profile of educational pamphlet users.
- To evaluate pamphlet content, language, and style for homecare assistance.
- To characterize pamphlets as educational tools for managing homecare demands.
Summary:
- Adult participants with over 10 years of schooling and low income positively assessed educational pamphlets.
- Pamphlets were deemed appropriate in language, content quantity/quality, and helpfulness for homecare decision-making.
- Early delivery of pamphlets during the disease trajectory was found to be important.
Impact:
- Positive user acceptance indicates the effectiveness of educational pamphlets in oncology.
- Findings offer insights for reinforcing and improving the creation of future patient education materials.
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